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This summary provides the essential information about a 3-part, 45-minute Use of English practice exam in 3 sentences: Part 1 contains 12 multiple choice questions to test understanding of a passage about a woman who started a dog washing business. Part 2 contains 24 questions requiring candidates to fill blanks in a passage about Winston Churchill and his brother with single words. Part 3 contains 34 questions where candidates must use a given word to form another word that fits in each blank in a passage about a home help service.

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Fce Use of English

This summary provides the essential information about a 3-part, 45-minute Use of English practice exam in 3 sentences: Part 1 contains 12 multiple choice questions to test understanding of a passage about a woman who started a dog washing business. Part 2 contains 24 questions requiring candidates to fill blanks in a passage about Winston Churchill and his brother with single words. Part 3 contains 34 questions where candidates must use a given word to form another word that fits in each blank in a passage about a home help service.

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Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Use of English

Paper 3: Use of English (45 minutes)

Part 1
For questions 1–12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).

Example:
0 A lover B friend C sympathiser D fan

Example: 0 A B C D
n o o o

CANINE CLEANLINESS
Fiona MacGregor had always been a dog (0) , but she had never actually
(1) any thought to seeking work that was related to this passion. (2) ,
after leaving school, she had studied economics and business at university, and then
worked for a large company. After about fifteen years, (3) , she, along with
thousands of others in (4) jobs, suddenly found herself out of (5) when
there was a downturn in the economy.
Finding it impossible to get any work, Fiona (6) that her only option was to
(7) her own business, and (8) could be better than doing a job she loved?
Of course, her first task was to (9) out a market survey in the town where she
lived in order to find out how much (10) there was for the kind of service she
was planning to offer.
The results were quite promising, so, with a small loan, she got herself a little
van which she (11) with a large plastic bath. She soon had a long list of
customers whom she visits to wash their dogs. As a result, Fiona is now both
(12) money and having fun!

1 A spent B acquired C made D given


2 A Logically B Therefore C Nevertheless D Seemingly
3 A however B although C despite D considering
4 A same B equal C alike D similar
5 A occupation B position C work D job
6 A noticed B realised C accounted D finalised
7 A stand for B make out C set up D make up
8 A which B what C whichever D whatever
9 A carry B send C work D sort
10 A want B requirement C request D demand
11 A organised B supplied C equipped D arranged
12 A finding B making C gathering D gaining

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Use of English FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack

Part 2
For questions 13–24, read the text below and think of the word that best fits each gap.
Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Example: 0 WHO

The Brothers Churchill


Winston Churchill, (0) who was prime minister of the UK from May 1940 to
July 1945, famously led Britain to victory in the Second World War (WWII), and has
(13) called the greatest Briton ever. (14) is not so well known,
however, is the quiet, yet important role played (15) his younger brother,
Jack. Indeed, one author even wrote (16) Winston was an only child!
Although Winston, following (17) his father's footsteps, was involved
in politics for most of his life, Jack was not. Nevertheless, in other respects,
(18) lives were very similar. They both fought in South Africa during
the Boer War in 1900, where they showed extreme bravery. They both also fought
(19) their country during the First World War (WWI). Noted for his great
organisational skills, Winston was in charge (20) the Royal Navy at the
start of both world wars. Jack, on the other hand, served in the army throughout
WWI.
During WWII, in addition (21) his regular job, Jack also worked on a daily basis
(22) Winston's private secretary, in (23) of having serious
health problems himself. Although he has been largely ignored by the history books,
Jack's valuable skills and companionship must (24) helped his brother, and
therefore the country, considerably during this extremely difficult period.

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Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Use of English

Part 3
For questions 25–34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Example: 0 ELDERLY

Help at Home
The Halport Home Helpline has been providing the (0) elderly , ELDER
and others with permanent or temporary health problems with support and
(25) since 1999. ASSIST

We are a charitable (26) that depends on the many ORGANISE


voluntary workers from Halport who willingly set aside some of their free time to help
people who are less (27) than themselves. For people FORTUNE
who, because of ill health or (28) , require help with ABILITY
housework, (29) , or trips to the hospital or health centre, SHOP
we are only a phone call away, any time of the night or day.

All of our volunteers, aged from 18 to 80, have a (30) in QUALIFY


first aid and have undergone rigorous tests before being awarded a
(31) with which Halport Home Helpline guarantees CERTIFY
their reliability and (32) for the job. SUITABLE

So, whatever your problem, (33) of how big or small it REGARD


might be, don’t hesitate to call and let us know how we can help you. We are
working to (34) community ties in Halport, and to make STRONG
our town a better place for all its residents.

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Part 4
For questions 35–42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given. Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0 One of my friends took the children home.
TAKEN
The children friend of mine.

Example: 0 WERE TAKEN HOME BY A

35 It wasn’t necessary for you to brake so suddenly.


STOPPED
You the car so suddenly.

36 But for your warning, I would have had an accident.


GIVEN
If that warning, I would have had an accident.

37 We got there quite early, even though we started our journey late.
SPITE
We got there quite early off on time.

38 I bought this car from a doctor.


BY
This car a doctor.

39 In the end, they cancelled the party because of the storm.


CALLED
In the end, the party to the storm.

40 It would have been better if you had accepted her offer.


NOT
You ought down her offer.

41 Jenny didn’t seem to want to help her sister.


KEEN
Jenny didn’t seem to be very her sister a hand.

42 I was just about to reveal the secret when Ted walked in.
POINT
When Ted walked in, I was the cat out of the bag.

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